The Third Order Society of St Francis http://tssf.org.au The Province of Australia, Papua New Guinea and East Asia Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:26:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 en New Edition of TSSF Newlsetter http://tssf.org.au/2008/03/29/new-edition-of-tssf-newlsetter/ http://tssf.org.au/2008/03/29/new-edition-of-tssf-newlsetter/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:26:06 +0000 dwhite http://tssf.org.au/2008/03/29/new-edition-of-tssf-newlsetter/ The first 2008 edition of the TSSF Australia and East Asia Newsletter can now be downloaded from this link.

]]> http://tssf.org.au/2008/03/29/new-edition-of-tssf-newlsetter/feed/ Friends of the Monastery http://tssf.org.au/2007/10/26/friends-of-the-monastery/ http://tssf.org.au/2007/10/26/friends-of-the-monastery/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:05:41 +0000 dwhite http://tssf.org.au/2007/10/26/friends-of-the-monastery/ The ‘Friends of the Monastery inc.” is a non-profit organisation which was formed to care for the Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Stroud, after the Second Order Sisters vacated the premises and it’s future was uncertain.
We aim to preserve it’s Franciscan ethos, promote Franciscan spirituality and provide an oasis of spiritual and physical refreshment for weary souls and bodies who seek respite there; and a sacred space for parishes and other groups to hold retreats or workshops etc. We are committed to praying for the future of the Monastery. We work closely with the First Order Brothers, whose Hermitage is on the same piece of land, and who care for the grounds; and the Society of St Francis Association, Inc. who own it. We rely on income from hiring the Monastery out and on our ‘Friends’ membership fees to maintain it.
The unique mud-brick buildings of the Monastery, including the beautiful Chapel with it’s hand-made stained glass, rock and camphor laurel altar and Sister Angela’s woodcarving, are resonant with the prayers of the many hundreds of spiritual pilgrims who have found solace and strength there.
A labyrinth has recently been constructed, and everything lies peacefully in a natural bush setting. Please find a membership form below!
God’s peace be with you.

Pirrial Clift, tssf,
Chairperson of the Friends of the Monastery, Inc.
Friends of the Monastery Brochure

]]> http://tssf.org.au/2007/10/26/friends-of-the-monastery/feed/ Prayer School St Philip’s Brisbane http://tssf.org.au/2007/09/06/prayer-school-st-philips-brisbane/ http://tssf.org.au/2007/09/06/prayer-school-st-philips-brisbane/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:13:36 +0000 brnathan http://tssf.org.au/2007/09/06/prayer-school-st-philips-brisbane/ Br Nathan-James will be holding a series of workshops on prayer from the 31st October to 4th November at St Philip’s Anglican Church. 115 Cornwall St Annerley QLD 4103.

Wed 31 Oct. 7pm - 9.30 pm.
The way of the cross: a universal reflection on Christ’s dying and rising. $10

Thu 01 Nov. 7pm - 9.30 pm.
Contemplating the San Damiano Crucifix. $10

Fri 02 Nov. 7pm - 9.30 pm.
An introduction to prayer, what it is and is not. $10

Sat 03 Nov. 9am - 12 pm.
Lectio Divina, the art of praying with the scriptures. $10

Sat 03 Nov. 1.30pm - 5.30pm.
The Jesus Prayer, praying the prayer of the heart. $15 (bookings essential, includes making a simple knotted prayer rope)

Sun 04 Nov. 1pm - 5pm.
Anglican Prayer Beads, rediscovering an ancient tradition. $20 (booking essential; includes opportunity to make your own Anglican Rosary)

Book and pay for all sessions prior to Wednesday 17 October and pay only $55 ($20 discount)

Discounts available for full time theological students, members of religious communities and concession card holders, please enquire.

For information and bookings please email Br Nathan-James or phone 0429 646427

For a full description of the content of the various sessions please see the Prayer School website.

]]> http://tssf.org.au/2007/09/06/prayer-school-st-philips-brisbane/feed/ Latest Franciscan Angles Online http://tssf.org.au/2007/09/06/latest-franciscan-angles-online/ http://tssf.org.au/2007/09/06/latest-franciscan-angles-online/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:34:49 +0000 brnathan http://tssf.org.au/2007/09/06/latest-franciscan-angles-online/ If you cannot wait for the post and are dying to read the latest edition of Franciscan Angles, the newsletter of the Society of St Francis (Australia), wait no longer. Download and read the latest Frangles here.

]]> http://tssf.org.au/2007/09/06/latest-franciscan-angles-online/feed/ Taize: Pilgrimage of Trust on Earth http://tssf.org.au/2007/07/17/taize-pilgrimage-of-trust-on-earth/ http://tssf.org.au/2007/07/17/taize-pilgrimage-of-trust-on-earth/#comments Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:05:07 +0000 brnathan http://tssf.org.au/2007/07/17/taize-pilgrimage-of-trust-on-earth/ The Society of St Francis, together with Queensland Churches together, will be hosting a visit by Br Ghislain from the Taize Community in France. There will be an eccumenical prayer service at the Cathedral of St Stephen (249 Elizabeth St Brisbane), on Thursday the 26th July, led by Br Ghislain. For further information contact Br James Andrew or call (07) 3391 3915.

]]> http://tssf.org.au/2007/07/17/taize-pilgrimage-of-trust-on-earth/feed/ Seeking St Francis Day at Stroud http://tssf.org.au/2007/06/25/seeking-st-francis-day-at-stroud/ http://tssf.org.au/2007/06/25/seeking-st-francis-day-at-stroud/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:51:02 +0000 dwhite http://tssf.org.au/2007/06/25/seeking-st-francis-day-at-stroud/ If you are within a couple of hours of Stroud, north of Newcastle, NSW, you may like to attend the “Seeking St Francis” Day being held on August 11. For more information, see the brochure

]]> http://tssf.org.au/2007/06/25/seeking-st-francis-day-at-stroud/feed/ Bishop Jim Kelsey n/TSSF dies http://tssf.org.au/2007/06/04/bishop-jim-kelsey-dies/ http://tssf.org.au/2007/06/04/bishop-jim-kelsey-dies/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:57:21 +0000 Ted Witham http://tssf.org.au/2007/06/04/bishop-jim-kelsey-dies/ Jim Kelsey, Bishop of Northern Michigan in The Episcopal Church died yesterday in a car accident. Bishop Jim was a Novice in the Third Order and Bishop Protector of the First Order Sisters (Community of Saint Francis) for the Americas.

You can read more at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_86478_ENG_HTM.htm

May God surround his wife Mary, his family, and his Franciscan friends with love and consolation - and may Jim be received into the joyous company of Francis, Clare and all the saints.

]]> http://tssf.org.au/2007/06/04/bishop-jim-kelsey-dies/feed/ Live Help Trial http://tssf.org.au/2007/05/17/live-help-trial/ http://tssf.org.au/2007/05/17/live-help-trial/#comments Thu, 17 May 2007 02:10:33 +0000 Admin http://tssf.org.au/?p=49 Live Help or click here. If I am online then you will be able to chat live. If I am not online you will be able [...]]]> I am trialling a Live Help chat program. If you are having difficulties with this site, or have any questions click on the Live Help icon in Members > Live Help or click here. If I am online then you will be able to chat live. If I am not online you will be able to send an email with your question and I will return you email as soon as I can. Pax Nathan.

]]> http://tssf.org.au/2007/05/17/live-help-trial/feed/ Provincial Newsletter Vol 7.1, Easter 2007 http://tssf.org.au/2007/05/15/provincial-newsletter-vol-71-easter-2007/ http://tssf.org.au/2007/05/15/provincial-newsletter-vol-71-easter-2007/#comments Tue, 15 May 2007 09:06:27 +0000 Admin http://tssf.org.au/?p=44 The latest Provincial Newsletter (Vol 7.1, Easter 2007) has just been uploaded. Don’t forget, you can now comment on articles, editorial etc by selecting add a comment from the links above. This allows you to open up and participate in discussion on topics you have read in the newsletter.

]]> http://tssf.org.au/2007/05/15/provincial-newsletter-vol-71-easter-2007/feed/ Franciscan Blogs http://tssf.org.au/2007/05/15/franciscan-blogs/ http://tssf.org.au/2007/05/15/franciscan-blogs/#comments Tue, 15 May 2007 08:51:33 +0000 brnathan http://tssf.org.au/?p=42 A blog is short for web log (or journal, diary etc). A blog is a means of sharing your thoughts, opinions, feelings, reflections etc on topics of interest. They range from travel blogs to more profound and philosophical discussions. Authors can post material and visitors can add comments, opening up a series of discussions on the topic of question.

A list of related blogs on a person’s blog is often referred to as a blog roll. On the right hand menu you will find a blog roll, or series of links, to blogs authored by members of the Third Order, First Order and SSF Companions. Why not check them out and participate in topics which interest you. If you find a topic (post) which interests you simply click on the comments link at the top of the post and add your two cents worth.

An extension of this method of content management has been used on this web site to allow visitors to not only view information on the Third Order, but to participate in discussions on St Francis, St Clare, Franciscan Spirituality and religious life. Feel free to explore this site and participate in discussions.

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